The EFL has apologised following the chaotic quarter-round draw draw for the Carabao Cup which took place more than an hour-and-a-half late.

The draw for the last-eight of the competition was due to be broadcast live on Twitter at 4pm on Thursday afternoon, but failed to materialise, with a pre-recorded video being published on the Carabao Cup Twitter account at 5.45pm.

With social media users mocking the shambolic events which occurred en masse, the EFL say they have received a full apology from Twitter UK who said a "faulty encoder" was to blame.

They also say they have requested a full explanation into the events which led to the "unacceptable" delay.

A Twitter spokesman said: "We're sorry for the issues that led to the delay of today's Round Five draw. We would also like to apologise to the thousands of supporters who had been patiently awaiting news of who their team would be playing.”

Following the delay, several fans on Twitter claimed that the delay was a 'fix'.

It opens the EFL up to more criticism, with previous draws having also failed to go to plan this season.

July's first round draw was made in Bangkok and broadcast live on Facebook, but saw the draw crash after only one team had been drawn, while Charlton Athletic were drawn twice.

Here's what they're all playing for... (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC)

The second round draw left John Salako - the draw-maker - flummoxed, as matches were drawn and announced the wrong way around, leaving clubs uncertain whether they were home or away.

Round three would then be drawn at 4.15am, much to the disgust of supporters.